Dock Laborer

Purcell Tire & Rubber Company•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Dock Laborer loads outgoing trailers with finished retreads and unloads incoming trailers for production. The work is performed safely, securely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOT requirements, using a forklift. The role also handles incoming supplies and raw materials, scans items, secures loads, and helps maintain the dock, warehouse, and yard.

Requirements

Minimum high school education.
1–2 years of job-specific experience.
A driver’s license is required.
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including relative costs and benefits.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies that promote road safety and security.
Ability to safely drive and maneuver a truck and trailer, including turning, stopping, highway and community driving, and backing to a dock.
Ability to communicate information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in writing, by email, or in person.
Knowledge of English language structure and content, including word meanings, spelling, composition, and grammar.
Active listening skills, including giving others attention, understanding their points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Reading comprehension sufficient to understand work-related documents.

Nice To Haves

OSHA-approved forklift training is a plus.
DOT training.

Responsibilities

Load outgoing trailers with retreads and rejects for delivery to customers safely and securely.
Unload incoming trailers.
Run scanners.
Unload and store incoming supplies and raw materials.
Secure loads using proper stacking techniques and chains within trailers.
Drive a forklift to move tires into and out of trailers and around the dock area.
Maneuver trucks and trailers around the yard as necessary.
Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of the dock, warehouse, and yard.
Follow the company’s safety culture and perform all jobs safely.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned schedule.
Perform the physical requirements listed in the job description.
Perform other essential and non-essential duties as assigned by management.